Visa Note
International candidates are welcome to apply for this position. The employer offers a certificate of sponsorship for eligible candidates. However, applicants must verify their eligibility for UK work authorization directly with the employer before applying. Sponsorship is subject to UK Visas and Immigration requirements.
Job Summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic Radiology Consultant with a Special Interest in one or more of these areas: Nuclear Medicine, Chest, Urology, Breast, or Oncology to join our high quality, dynamic Radiology department at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals. You will join the current team of friendly and enthusiastic Radiologists to provide general radiology service in this busy modern hospital which provides a wide range of clinical services to the local population. Sub-specialist interests (Nuclear Medicine, Chest, Urology, Breast and Oncology) will be supported and developed throughout your career with us.
Main Duties of the Job
The Radiology department is a progressive, forward-thinking team and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to be involved in the shaping and delivery of the service. We have an active capital replacement programme with deployment of two CT scanners on the DRI site within the last 6 months and replacements of both the MRI and CT scanners on the Bassetlaw site last financial year. There is a well-established skill mix with radiographers undertaking plain film, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine and CT reporting within agreed scopes of practice.
About the Employer
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (DBTH) is one of Yorkshire’s leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviors that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.
Flexible Working
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
Employee Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including: an extensive range of learning opportunities, NHS Pension Scheme, generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions, comprehensive health and well-being support, NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemes, and discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job Details
Job Title: Consultant in General Radiology with Special Interest
Company: Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
Location: Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Armthorpe Road, Doncaster, DN2 5LT
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year pro-rata per annum
Employment Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time
Reference Number: 272-6890355
Closing Date: 24 October 2025
Qualifications
Essential:
• FRCR or equivalent
• You must be on the specialist register for Radiology or within 6 months of being admitted to the register for trainees, if currently in a training programme in the UK. In accordance with the regulations, all other categories of Doctors must be eligible to be on the GMC specialist register (evidence required prior to commencement) to be considered for a consultant appointment by the Advisory Appointments Committee
• Applicants must continue to hold a Licence to Practise
Desirable:
• Relevant higher degree
Experience and Achievements
Essential:
• Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of Oncology/NM/Chest/Breast and General radiology. ARSAC licence for NM post is essential.
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinions on range of problems within the specialty
• Wide based experience in Radiology
• Understanding current issues within above mentioned specialities in radiology and the future direction of the specialty
• Understanding current issues within the wider NHS
• Shows ability to work with and lead others across professions
Desirable:
• Attendance at a recognised management course
Teaching and Training
Essential:
• Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff.
Desirable:
• Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications
• Training in clinical and educational supervision
• Attendance at a teaching course
• Formal qualification in teaching/education
Audit and Research
Essential:
• Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects and the implementation of outcomes
Desirable:
• Critical Appraisal Skills
• Evidence of knowledge of research methodology
Practical/Intellectual Skills/Personal Qualities
Essential:
• Ability to use IT Systems – inc Word, Excel, PowerPoint Outlook
• Evidence of innovation
Desirable:
• Evidence of continual learning and development
• Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others
• Access to own transport
General Requirements
Essential:
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
• For areas requiring EPP Clearance (Exposure Prone Procedures), this will also be a requirement of the health screening
• An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required with the Disclosure and Barring Service
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. The employer is able to provide a certificate of sponsorship for eligible candidates. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please follow these steps:
1. Verify your eligibility for UK work authorization with the employer
2. Prepare your CV and covering letter highlighting your relevant experience
3. Complete the application process via the NHS Jobs website
4. Ensure you have all required documentation ready, including proof of qualifications and any necessary criminal record certificates
5. Contact the employer if you have any questions about the application process or visa requirements
Employer Contact Information
For questions about the job, contact:
Name: Jas Sawnhey
Title: Clinical Director of Radiology
Email: jas.sawhney@nhs.net
Phone: 07515744823
Employer Details
Employer Name: Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
Address: Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Armthorpe Road, Doncaster, DN2 5LT
Website: https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Supporting Documents
The following supporting documents are available for download:
• Job Description.docx (DOCX, 253 KB)
• Person Specification.pdf (PDF, 489 KB)
• Medical Recruitment Pack.pdf (PDF, 270 KB)
Privacy Notice
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